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Philipp Kohlschreiber
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Kohlschreiber at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships
Full name	Philipp Eberhard Hermann Kohlschreiber
Country (sports)	Germany
Residence	Kitzbühel, Austria
Born	(1983-10-16) 16 October 1983 (age 41) Augsburg, West Germany
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Turned pro	2001
Retired	2022
Plays	Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
Coach	Markus Hipfl
Prize money	$13,749,731 49th all-time leader in earnings
Career record	478–387 (55.26%) (55.3%)
Career titles	8
Highest ranking	No. 16 (30 July 2012)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2005, 2008, 2012)
French Open	4R (2009, 2013)
Wimbledon	QF (2012)
US Open	4R (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	2R (2016)
Doubles
Career record	98–118 (45.37%) (45.4%)
Career titles	7
Highest ranking	No. 51 (10 November 2008)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2005, 2006, 2007, 2012)
French Open	1R (2007)
Wimbledon	1R (2006)
US Open	1R (2005, 2006, 2007, 2011)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	SF (2007)

Philipp Eberhard Hermann Kohlschreiber (born 16 October 1983) is a German former professional tennis player. He played with his right hand and used a one-handed backhand. Philipp won eight singles titles and seven doubles titles in major tennis tournaments. He reached the quarterfinals at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. His highest singles ranking was 16th in the world in July 2012.

About Philipp Kohlschreiber
Philipp's Tennis Career
How Philipp Played Tennis
Wins Against Top 10 Players
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About Philipp Kohlschreiber

Philipp Kohlschreiber married his long-term girlfriend Lena Alberti on August 1, 2018. The wedding took place in Kitzbühel, Austria.

Philipp's Tennis Career

First Big Wins (2007-2008)

In 2007, Philipp had a great result at the Monte-Carlo Masters. He reached the quarterfinals after winning his qualifying matches. He beat David Nalbandian, who was ranked 12th in the world. Philipp then won his first career title in Munich. He defeated Mikhail Youzhny in the final. This made him the first German player to win that event since 1994.

Philipp started 2008 by winning his second career title in Auckland. He beat Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final match. After this win, he played against Andy Roddick, who was ranked 6th in the world, at the Australian Open. Philipp won a tough match with a score of 6–4, 3–6, 7–6, 6–7, 8–6. He hit a personal best of 32 aces in that match. He lost in the next round. Philipp also reached the final of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. He lost to the famous player Roger Federer.

French Open Success and Other Highlights (2009-2011)

Philipp Kohlschreiber at a tournament in Madrid in 2009.

In 2009, Philipp reached the quarterfinals in Doha and Auckland again. At the French Open, he surprised many by beating Novak Djokovic, who was ranked 4th in the world. The score was 6–4, 6–4, 6–4. At Wimbledon, he lost to Roger Federer in the third round. Philipp was one of the few players to win a set against Federer in that tournament.

In 2010, Philipp started well in Auckland, reaching the semifinals. At the Australian Open, he played against Rafael Nadal in the third round. He gave Nadal a tough challenge before losing. Later that year, he reached the quarterfinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters. He beat Andy Murray, who was ranked 4th in the world, losing only three games.

In 2011, Philipp won his third career title at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle. He defeated fellow German player Philipp Petzschner in the final. On his way to the title, he beat players like Lleyton Hewitt and Gaël Monfils.

Wimbledon Quarterfinals and US Open Runs (2012-2014)

At the Australian Open in 2012, Philipp reached the fourth round. He lost to Juan Martín del Potro. He then reached the semifinals of the Gerry Weber Open, where he beat Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals with a score of 6–3, 6–4.

Just two weeks after beating Nadal, Philipp played at Wimbledon. He won against Lukáš Rosol, who had just beaten Nadal in a big upset. Philipp then reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career. He lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in a close match. At the US Open, he reached the fourth round.

In 2013, Philipp reached the fourth round of the French Open and the US Open. At the French Open, he lost to the world number one, Novak Djokovic. At the US Open, he lost to the eventual champion, Rafael Nadal.

Philipp Kohlschreiber at a tournament in Indian Wells in 2013.

Philipp Kohlschreiber at the US Open in 2013.

In 2014, Philipp won the Düsseldorf Open. The next week, he reached the third round of the French Open. He played a five-set match against Andy Murray. At the US Open, he beat John Isner in the third round before losing to Novak Djokovic.

Winning in Kitzbühel and Later Years (2015-2018)

In 2015, Philipp won the tournament in Kitzbühel, Austria. He beat two top-30 players, Fabio Fognini and Dominic Thiem, on his way to the final. He then defeated Paul-Henri Mathieu to win the title.

In 2016, Philipp won the Munich Open for the third time. He had wins against players like Juan Martín del Potro, Fabio Fognini, and Dominic Thiem in the final. He also played for Germany in the Davis Cup and beat Tomáš Berdych.

In 2017, Philipp won his 400th career match at the BNP Paribas Open. He later won his second title in Kitzbühel. At the US Open, he reached the fourth round without losing a single set. He then lost to Roger Federer.

Final Years and Retirement (2019-2022)

In 2019, Philipp achieved a big win at the Indian Wells Masters. He beat Novak Djokovic, who was ranked number one in the world at the time. This was his first win against a current world No. 1 player.

In 2021, Philipp reached the third round of the 2021 French Open. This was his best result at that tournament in seven years. He beat Aslan Karatsev, who was the 24th seed. At the 2021 US Open, he reached the second round after Marin Cilic retired from their match.

Philipp played in his 68th Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open in 2022. He reached the second round. On June 20, after winning his first match in the Wimbledon qualifying rounds, he announced that he would retire from professional tennis after that tournament. He played his last match two days later. As of September 2024, he is tied for 9th place for the most Grand Slam appearances ever, with 68.

How Philipp Played Tennis

Philipp Kohlschreiber was an all-court player. This means he was good at playing from all areas of the court. He was especially strong when hitting the ball from the back of the court. He had powerful shots with both his forehand and his backhand. His forehand was his main weapon, and he often hit it in a way that made his opponents move out of position.

His one-handed backhand was considered one of the best on the tour. He could hit it with power, spin, or a soft slice. Philipp often built up points slowly, then suddenly hit a fast shot or a soft drop-shot to surprise his opponents. He was also good at coming to the net to hit volleys. Because he had so many different shots, he was successful on all types of tennis courts. He won titles on hard, clay, and grass courts.

Wins Against Top 10 Players

Philipp Kohlschreiber had a record of 25 wins and 103 losses against players who were ranked in the top 10 at the time of their match.

In 2004, he beat Rainer Schüttler, who was ranked 6th.
In 2005, he beat Joachim Johansson, ranked 10th.
In 2006, he beat Lleyton Hewitt (4th) and Nikolay Davydenko (6th).
In 2007, he beat James Blake (8th) and Nikolay Davydenko (4th).
In 2008, he beat Andy Roddick (6th), David Ferrer (5th), James Blake (7th), and David Ferrer (5th) again.
In 2009, he beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9th), Novak Djokovic (4th), and Fernando Verdasco (9th).
In 2010, he beat Andy Murray (4th) and Fernando Verdasco (9th).
In 2011, he beat Robin Söderling (4th) and Gaël Monfils (8th).
In 2012, he beat Nicolas Almagro (10th), Rafael Nadal (2nd), and John Isner (10th).
In 2014, he beat Richard Gasquet (9th).
In 2016, he beat Tomáš Berdych (7th).
In 2018, he beat Marin Cilic (3rd) and Alexander Zverev (4th).
In 2019, he beat Novak Djokovic, who was ranked number 1 in the world.